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Proffett Family History

Proffett Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Proffitt, Reffett, Profeta, Proffer, Profitt, Proffit, Moffett

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Where is the Proffett family from?

You can see how Proffett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proffett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Proffett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Proffett families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Proffett's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Proffett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proffett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Proffett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Proffett. 34% of Proffett men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Proffett women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Proffett were Farming and Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Proffett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Proffett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proffett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 37 immigration records available for the last name Proffett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 85 military records available for the last name Proffett. For the veterans among your Proffett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proffett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Proffett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Proffett in 1966 was 68, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proffett ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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